If you have a big saw on your hip a lot I think your best bet would be the MCRS due to its design. I rock a TreeMotion and feel like a big saw would drag me down a bit, I haven't had the need to climb with anything larger than my 201tcm yet while in my Treemotion, however I've climbed with a 288...
I used to hand throw everything. Now I exclusively use my big shot . I love being able to set the perfect tie in pint every time. Never settle for less
I upgraded from a CT Helmet which is great for the money but always seemed to ride back on my head.
My kask is one of the best investments I've made as far as comfortable and quality gear go. Plus it integrates very well with the sena systems
I agree with adjusting the bollard. I also found that my RR works better worn in then it does newer. I developed wearing in the friction axles and it's much smoother now
I disagree. If he doesn't atlEast know the basics then what happens if something fails in the tree or he forgot his shiny piece of gear at home an he's an hour away?
I started with a blakes hitch on an eye&eye w/ micro pulley
Then 6-wrap prussic w/micro pulley
Then zigzag
Then RopeRunner.
I'm the happiest I've ever been with my rope runner but am very glad I started kinda old school. It taught me a lot , most importantly how to get back to the basics in an...